The defense had reason to stumble. Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips was not suited for the game, out with a leg injury. During the third quarter senior captain linebacker Corey Nelson injured his right shoulder and didn't return.

Defensive tackles Jordan Wade and Torrea Peterson each had two stops replacing Phillips, while Chuka Ndulue returned to the starting lineup with six tackles. Linebacker Frank Shannon led the team with seven tackles.

The Sooners had a season-high four sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.